At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1-1 support for an 11-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy.
- Company: Thriving offers a long-term opportunity in Baschurch, focusing on meaningful support for children.
- Benefits: Earn £19.00 - £21.85 per hour, with weekly pay and DBS fees reimbursed.
- Other info: Waking night support is required due to nocturnal seizures.
- Why this job: Ideal for compassionate individuals who enjoy building trusting relationships with children.
- Qualifications: Must have experience supporting children with complex needs and be a confident driver.
The predicted salary is between 21.85 - 21.85 £ per hour.
Location: Baschurch, SY4 2DR
Pay rate: £19.00 - £21.85 per hour
Job Type: Bank hours
Shift and schedule:
- Day shifts: 07:45 - 16:00 (Monday, Tuesday & Friday)
- 07:45 - 17:00 (Wednesday & Thursday)
- Waking night shifts: 18:30 - 06:30 (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)
This is a rewarding role supporting an 11-year-old female with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy to live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible in her family home and school environment. We are looking for compassionate, reliable Support Workers who believe that disability should never be a barrier to a full and meaningful life. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and building consistent, trusting relationships. Previous experience supporting children with Cerebral Palsy and complex needs is essential.
Salary & Benefits:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- DBS fees reimbursed
- Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
- Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, food, travel, fitness and more)
- Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to support your professional development
Company and Role:
- The client is an 11-year-old female with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
- This is a 1-1 support role
- The service user is a wheelchair user and requires hoisting for all transfers
- Waking night support is required due to nocturnal seizures and health anxiety
- Bedroom monitoring is in place overnight
Day support includes:
- Morning routine and personal care
- Preparing for school and transport using an adapted automatic vehicle
- 1-1 support and advocacy at school, including toileting and medication
- Playroom activities, reading, games, music, and sensory play
Night support includes:
- Bedtime routine and personal care
- Reading bedtime stories
- Seizure monitoring and reassurance
- Supporting the service user to resettle during the night
Successful Candidate:
- Must be female (genuine occupational requirement)
- Must be a driver and confident driving an automatic adapted vehicle
- Previous experience supporting children with complex needs is essential
- Experience with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy required
- Comfortable with personal care, medication administration, and manual handling
- Must be confident using manual handling equipment
- Comfortable providing 1-1 support in a classroom environment
- Excellent spoken English required
- A calm, reassuring approach, particularly during night support
- Seizure and rescue training preferred but can be provided
Apply now for more details, we'd love to hear from you!
Female Support Worker in Stockton-on-Tees employer: Priority Recruitment Services
Join Thriving in Baschurch, where you can make a difference in a child's life. Enjoy benefits like access to over 30,000 employee discounts and 100+ free virtual courses. The team is dedicated to ensuring that disability does not hinder a meaningful life for children.
Contact Details:
Priority Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
